Can an employee claim FMLA time off to babysit?
Can an employee claim FMLA time off to babysit children when spouse needs time to attend to sick relative? The relative's illness would qualify [...]
About Ann Kiernan
Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.New York Court Defines New Standard for Harassment
If you’re a regular eNews reader, you may remember our article in August 2019, explaining that New York and California have made it easier [...]
Do I have to disclose my FMLA in an interview?
I use FMLA for my migraines and have been looking for a job closer to home. When I was interviewed and asked about my [...]
Can HR call an ex-employee for an investigation?
They called someone who no longer works for the company about me. Is that legal? Ann Kiernan replies: Yes, that is perfectly legal. A [...]
My old boss is bad-mouthing me. What can I do?
I recently put in for a transfer because my manager has created such a hostile environment. My transfer was accepted, and he called over [...]
NY And CA Make It Easier to Prove Unlawful Harassment
More than 30 years ago, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled that harassment that is ''sufficiently severe or pervasive'' to create a hostile or [...]
Is it legal to videotape a staff member who fell asleep on a couch at work?
Ann Kiernan replies: It is OK to videotape employees at work, so long as they are not someplace where they have a legitimate expectation [...]
Can my supervisor complain about me when I’m out on FMLA?
Can my department supervisor tell other employees that I am not pulling my weight, and that I am out too much? I am on [...]
Can independent contractors write reviews for employees?
Is it legal for an employer to allow an independent contractor to write, or take part in writing, an employee review? Ann Kiernan replies: [...]
Increased Number of Harassment Complaints May Be Good News
In 2018, both internal harassment complaints and formal harassment charges filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) increased sharply. The EEOC reported [...]